tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post8053468941405826981..comments2023-09-27T11:05:00.870-04:00Comments on Savvy Verse & Wit: Lost Diary of Don Juan, FoundSerenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-1472696402347460212008-10-21T12:15:00.000-04:002008-10-21T12:15:00.000-04:00This is one of my favorites this year as well. Do...This is one of my favorites this year as well. Don Juan was more than his libertine life...isn't everyone?Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-73906375522615195642008-10-21T12:09:00.000-04:002008-10-21T12:09:00.000-04:00Serena, this is such a great interview! I loved t...Serena, this is such a great interview! I loved this book just as much as you did. I like the view of Don Juan that Abrams presents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-22211591193095481852008-09-25T19:06:00.000-04:002008-09-25T19:06:00.000-04:00You should read it is a great book. I really enjo...You should read it is a great book. I really enjoyed it.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-10619666711130927742008-09-25T19:05:00.000-04:002008-09-25T19:05:00.000-04:00this sounds like a great book. now I want to read ...this sounds like a great book. now I want to read it :)<BR/><A HREF="http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/</A>The Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217390642323530030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-90699180576876143192008-09-24T19:20:00.000-04:002008-09-24T19:20:00.000-04:00Thanks for stopping by. I'm waiting on Doug's gue...Thanks for stopping by. I'm waiting on Doug's guest post that he's writing for me, so that should round out the review for my readers.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-23079800604359974812008-09-24T19:18:00.000-04:002008-09-24T19:18:00.000-04:00Hi Serena, I work with Doug and thought I'd stop b...Hi Serena, I work with Doug and thought I'd stop by to see what people are saying about the book. So glad to see you liked it! <BR/><BR/>Thanks especially for the praise re his language. Some reviews have found it too dense, but I think he did a great job of recreating the lavish, extravagant prose of the time period. <BR/><BR/>Thanks again for your great review!Zedquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13987690391156955975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-49175933710484704542008-09-24T18:50:00.000-04:002008-09-24T18:50:00.000-04:00I just love the language in this book. It was a g...I just love the language in this book. It was a good read. Thanks for stopping by my review and offering your kind words, Amy.<BR/><BR/>If you have a link to your review and I have not added it, let me know.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-18010693928933114002008-09-24T17:38:00.000-04:002008-09-24T17:38:00.000-04:00I enjoyed this book as well. :)Fantastic review. ;...I enjoyed this book as well. :)<BR/><BR/>Fantastic review. ;)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-22038280434341317242008-09-24T09:25:00.000-04:002008-09-24T09:25:00.000-04:00I like how he shows another side to Don Juan. Int...I like how he shows another side to Don Juan. Interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-30612755360272331262008-09-24T05:05:00.000-04:002008-09-24T05:05:00.000-04:00Tracy, thanks for stopping by my review. I apprec...Tracy, thanks for stopping by my review. I appreciate it. I liked your review as well.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-6388766466628205892008-09-23T23:39:00.000-04:002008-09-23T23:39:00.000-04:00I like your review, it's much better then mine:) I...I like your review, it's much better then mine:) I reviewed it for Pump Up Tours. Thanks for your lovely compliment the other day, it made my day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-56771703547660944322008-09-22T21:21:00.000-04:002008-09-22T21:21:00.000-04:00No problem LavianiaNo problem LavianiaSerenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-36236260959832225472008-09-22T20:58:00.000-04:002008-09-22T20:58:00.000-04:00Thanks for linking to my review!Thanks for linking to my review!Livianiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479932701589363306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-18894114545622926322008-09-21T20:20:00.000-04:002008-09-21T20:20:00.000-04:00Thanks for stopping by!Thanks for stopping by!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-64182289045690721892008-09-21T19:05:00.000-04:002008-09-21T19:05:00.000-04:00Oh wait - I remember now - you left a comment on T...Oh wait - I remember now - you left a comment on TheFriendlyBookNook blog on the day of the announcement of the Christian/Inspirational BBAW first place winner 2008. Which was (of course) Free Spirit (blush but not really - lol)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-55897813877311421602008-09-21T19:02:00.000-04:002008-09-21T19:02:00.000-04:00Not sure how I wound up here, I think I found you ...Not sure how I wound up here, I think I found you on Twitter, Serena, bookmarked the blog and decided to stop in today. Good review. Makes me want to read this "New" Don Juan portrayal. I'll be back from time to time!<BR/><BR/>Marvin (Paize Fiddler on Twitter)<BR/>Blogs at Free Spirit: http://inspiritandtruths.blogspot.com/<BR/>Eye Twitter 2 - http://twitter.com/Paize_FiddlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-53546818250938872422008-09-21T15:26:00.000-04:002008-09-21T15:26:00.000-04:00Ruth: Thanks for stopping by to read my review.Da...Ruth: Thanks for stopping by to read my review.<BR/><BR/>Dar: I found out about this one on Author Buzz...and I couldn't wait to read it.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-84582201396338563292008-09-21T15:05:00.000-04:002008-09-21T15:05:00.000-04:00I really enjoyed your review, it's beautifully wri...I really enjoyed your review, it's beautifully written. I enjoyed this book very much, and I loved the bits of humor scattered throughout. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for linking to my review as well! I really appreciate it. :)Ruth Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863703037623512619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-50178786851802896162008-09-21T14:38:00.000-04:002008-09-21T14:38:00.000-04:00Great review Serena. I've seen a few reviews of t...Great review Serena. I've seen a few reviews of this one out there-looks like it'll be going on the ever growing tbr list.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-20564066620090575472008-09-21T13:47:00.000-04:002008-09-21T13:47:00.000-04:00I found out about this book on Author Buzz. I did...I found out about this book on Author Buzz. I didn't win the free copy, but it was a great read.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-3380816921921579662008-09-21T13:36:00.000-04:002008-09-21T13:36:00.000-04:00I haven't heard of this one before, but it does so...I haven't heard of this one before, but it does sound interesting. I like books that offer me a different perspective on a historical literary figure.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-72036529277486750602008-09-21T10:40:00.000-04:002008-09-21T10:40:00.000-04:00I also enjoy these types of novels as well.I also enjoy these types of novels as well.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-2718883848856622562008-09-21T09:55:00.000-04:002008-09-21T09:55:00.000-04:00Sounds interesting! I love "found item" writing st...Sounds interesting! I love "found item" writing style novels like this. Letters, diaries.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-87400112974916423262008-09-21T08:43:00.000-04:002008-09-21T08:43:00.000-04:00He is well developed. I was languishing over the ...He is well developed. I was languishing over the language in the book. It took me longer to read because I found myself enchanted with the language. I lingered over passages longer than expected. It must be the poet in me.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see your review.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5450424838277339646.post-29170472559408901552008-09-21T07:51:00.000-04:002008-09-21T07:51:00.000-04:00Serena, I'll be reading this in October. Your rev...Serena, I'll be reading this in October. Your review has me looking forward to it even more than I already was. <BR/><BR/>I love reading about this time period and setting and it sounds like the character of Don Juan is well-developed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com